In this Wednesday, March 22, 2017, photo, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, left, scores against Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonathan Bernier, center, with defenseman Cam Fowler, right, watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif. The NHL's coaching carousel is paying off for playoff-starved franchises in Toronto, Edmonton and Columbus. With the season wrapping up on Sunday, the Maple Leafs' Mike Babcock, Oilers' Todd McLellan and Blue Jackets' John Tortorella have emerged as coach of the year candidates. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

In this Wednesday, March 22, 2017, photo, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, left, scores against Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonathan Bernier, center, with defenseman Cam Fowler, right, watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif. The NHL's coaching carousel is paying off for playoff-starved franchises in Toronto, Edmonton and Columbus. With the season wrapping up on Sunday, the Maple Leafs' Mike Babcock, Oilers' Todd McLellan and Blue Jackets' John Tortorella have emerged as coach of the year candidates. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)